Meh -- too much needs to happen. BOS has a 4pt lead and 3 games in hand. The Rangers would have to go on an absolute tear and the Bruins lose damn near every game they play for that to happen. If it wasn't in-division games only it might be a possibility but I think that one is a major long-shot.
- eichiefs9

Shame. I’d love an Islanders/Rangers 1st round matchup.

Where did you see this with halak
- Hockeyislife

https://twitter.com/matty...tatus/1379101774146064389

Arthur Staple @StapeAthletic
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Trotz: Johnston practiced today. Dal Colle back skating on his own, not ready for tomorrow. #Isles
- eichiefs9

Good actually need him for tomorrow night. I think the game has a real chance to be nasty!

https://twitter.com/mattyports/status/1379101774146064389
- eichiefs9

Bruins are having zero luck with injuries/covid which I’m totally ok with of course.

Good actually need him for tomorrow night. I think the game has a real chance to be nasty!
- Vukota

Looking forward to watching him hold back the third line some more.

Do the Islanders have cap space to make a trade for Guardreau work. Imagine him and Barzal

Do the Islanders have cap space to make a trade for Guardreau work. Imagine him and Barzal
- Hockeyislife

No. Well, technically this year they do but he's not fitting next year.

No. Well, technically this year they do but he's not fitting next year.
- eichiefs9

Only way he would fit next year is if Lee is not going to play until the deadline

“There’s so much unknown because of the cap,” New York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello said. “The cap is going to be flat next year. So any contract that you take on that is more than one year is going to disrupt whatever you’re doing next year and will put you in worse shape. So that complicates the matter without the cap increases, but it’s the same for everyone.”

Looking forward to watching him hold back the third line some more.
- Cptmjl

“There’s so much unknown because of the cap,” New York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello said. “The cap is going to be flat next year. So any contract that you take on that is more than one year is going to disrupt whatever you’re doing next year and will put you in worse shape. So that complicates the matter without the cap increases, but it’s the same for everyone.”
- TogaIsles

This team is in serious cap trouble without taking on any other contracts.

New Jersey Devils @NJDevils
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#NEWS: RW Kyle Palmieri (precautionary reasons) will not play today.

Stephen Whyno @SWhyno
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Kyle Palmieri's agent, Stephen Bartlett, tweets that winger is being held out of #NJDevils lineup today in anticipation of a trade in next week or so.


- eichiefs9

Gotta think Palmieri will be dealt by the end of the week.

- nyisles7

Hey it’s great to have some size in the line up against the caps but let’s call a spade a spade the guy is (frank)ing worthless. How has that line been since he has been on it?

Hey it’s great to have some size in the line up against the caps but let’s call a spade a spade the guy is (frank)ing worthless. How has that line been since he has been on it?
- Cptmjl

I agree outside of a few games a year there is no spot for him. Tomorrow night is a night I honestly think they need him. This is exactly why he is on this team for games like this. Honestly most 13 and 14th forwards suck at every thing. Johnston sucks at most

Do the Islanders have cap space to make a trade for Guardreau work. Imagine him and Barzal
- Hockeyislife

Gaudreau disappears in the playoffs. Regular season numbers are solid but he is not a playoff point producer.

I agree outside of a few games a year there is no spot for him. Tomorrow night is a night I honestly think they need him. This is exactly why he is on this team for games like this. Honestly most 13 and 14th forwards suck at every thing. Johnston sucks at most
- Vukota

I agree with Vukota on this one. I think tomorrow night the boys will need him to answer the bell if he is up to it. Do not want to see Matty Marts go against Big Z again.

I agree with Vukota on this one. I think tomorrow night the boys will need him to answer the bell if he is up to it. Do not want to see Matty Marts go against Big Z again.
- Nfdbulldawg

Not Islanders related . What is the league going to do with the outbreak in Vancouver. One more was added today to the list.

I agree outside of a few games a year there is no spot for him. Tomorrow night is a night I honestly think they need him. This is exactly why he is on this team for games like this. Honestly most 13 and 14th forwards suck at every thing. Johnston sucks at most
- Vukota

100%. They’re hard to find but a player that can at least contribute a little more is exponentially more viable then a Johnston. I get why he’s in the line up I’m just not a fan of it or agree with it. He won’t or I should say shouldn’t be in the lineup during the playoffs if we were playing the caps he shouldn’t be now(I also get injuries are playing a part). It’s the NHL the team has to play through physical teams not sure how much Johnston helps or deters anything. He’s redundant with Martin and Clutterbuck. Just my two cents.

Btw, you can thank me tomorrow when he scores two goals, gets an assist, and beats the crap out of Wilson.

Not Islanders related . What is the league going to do with the outbreak in Vancouver. One more was added today to the list.
- Hockeyislife

Probably napalm all of Vancouver.

I agree with Vukota on this one. I think tomorrow night the boys will need him to answer the bell if he is up to it. Do not want to see Matty Marts go against Big Z again.
- Nfdbulldawg

Ok so now we’re protecting our fighter with another fighter. Come on

Ok so now we’re protecting our fighter with another fighter. Come on
- Cptmjl

Hey if one mask is good then two masks are better

Only way he would fit next year is if Lee is not going to play until the deadline
- Hockeyislife

- eichiefs9

Glad it wasn’t just me.

Hey it’s great to have some size in the line up against the caps but let’s call a spade a spade the guy is (frank)ing worthless. How has that line been since he has been on it?
- Cptmjl

He’s been dreadful and when counted on to drop his gloves he got his ass kicked

New blog.